Front Royal, VA · Warren County
Accessory Dwelling Unit Zoning Application
This application collects property, project, setback, utility, and owner-occupancy information from property owners applying to the Town of Front Royal for an accessory dwelling unit zoning permit.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
This three-page application asks the property owner to provide property details, describe the proposed accessory dwelling unit, and report setbacks, lot coverage, utilities, and intended use. Applicants check the required attachments, such as a house location survey or plat, floor plans, and a utility plan, and complete an owner-occupancy certification. The form includes choices for detached or internal units, new construction, conversion, or cessation of an ADU.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a Town of Front Royal zoning permit for an accessory dwelling unit should complete the application and its owner-occupancy certification.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment before a notary; the property owner named in the certification signs before the notary and is identified in the acknowledgment.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Town of Front Royal Accessory Dwelling Unit Zoning Application.
- 2
Fill Out the Application
Enter the property and project information, select applicable options, complete the owner-occupancy certification, and gather the requested attachments.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary to notarize the owner's acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign the certification during the online notary session.
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Submit to the Town
Submit the completed application and attachments to the Town of Front Royal Department of Planning and Zoning.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Front Royal. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I complete the ADU application?
- Fill in the property and project details, select the applicable ADU options, complete the owner-occupancy certification, and gather the checked attachments. Sign the certification before a notary, then submit the application to the Town of Front Royal.
- Do I need to sign the certification before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment before a notary for the owner-occupancy certification. The property owner named in the certification should sign before the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Virginia is widely credited as the first U.S. state to authorize remote online notarization, effective July 1, 2012. A commissioned online notary can notarize a signature remotely; check that the Town accepts your completed form.
- Which attachments does the application request?
- The form lists a house location survey or plat, floor plans, and a utility plan as required attachments to check as applicable.
- Where should I ask if I am unsure about submission?
- The form is from the Town of Front Royal Department of Planning and Zoning. Contact the department about filing details, and confirm with the city, town, or county if unsure.